Buying handmade gifts and more directly from artisans is just the fix for buyers thumbing their nose at big-box stores  — and the recession.

Knitters from around the world love WEBS.

Intern Jessica Carmichael takes you there.

It can run in the family. But not necessarily forever.

Alabama artist Nancy Raia makes the world a better place, one ArtPartner at a time

Eve Brown-Waite wanted to change the world. It turned out the other way around.

Changing roles in midlife sometimes require re-assessment and a time-out. Life coach Ellen Besso explains.

In the third essay of Helene Powers' series, After Adam, a widow comes to terms with grief that just won't quit.

Midlife women are the fastest-growing group of new Facebook users. Daniella the friendly Millennial explains the basics of friending, finding people and protecting your privacy. (Tip: if you really value your privacy, you'll avoid Facebook altogether.)

Another bite from the middle of the mother-daughter-mother sandwich.

Nancy Drew remains forever young, but these tough gal detectives feel our aches and pains. Commonweeder.com author Pat Leuchtman introduces us to five of her fictional favorites.

 

Ms. TwentySomething took her mom to makeup-emporium Sephora for a makeup makeover, and found five products that might work for you. Tip number one: Urban Decay can be a good thing.

Tips from author and wardrobe consultant Mary Lou Andre